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POR 243

1956 Ford Zodiac

Green Petrol 2553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,563 mi
Last recorded34,563 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1956 Ford Zodiac56,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOR 243
MakeFord
ModelZodiac
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,553cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 May 2012 34,563 miles

Alternator belt poor condition

Rear brakes slighty sticking

Pass 27 May 2011 34,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 34,191 miles

Advise off side front upper spring cup rusty

Advise rear axle to drum oil seals leaking slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2009 33,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 33,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,604 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Zodiac?

Based on 6,628 MOT tests across 872 vehicles.

84.6%
Pass Rate
344
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
872
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 270
brake binding 175
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 144
parking brake recording little or no effort 126
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POR 243 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac in Green with a 2,553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Ford Zodiac models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.4% with a typical mileage of 56,528 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Zodiac fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying POR 243, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zodiac typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 70 years old, this Ford Zodiac is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was POR 243 registered?

POR 243 is a 1956 Ford Zodiac, first registered on 24 May 1956.

Is POR 243 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POR 243 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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